Characters

Question 1

Jean Louise Finch

Answer 1

Also known as “Scout”. The narrator and protagonist of the story. She is a curious, intelligent, and tomboyish young girl who is just starting to understand the complexities of her world.

Question 2

Jeremy Finch

Answer 2

Jeremy “Jem”: Scout’s older brother, who is protective of her and often acts as a leader in their adventures. He is more mature than Scout but still fascinated by the mystery of Boo Radley.

Question 3

Atticus Finch

Answer 3

Scout and Jem’s father, a widowed lawyer who is morally upright, patient, and wise. He teaches his children important lessons about empathy and justice.

Question 4

Calpurnia

Answer 4

The Finch family’s African American cook and caretaker. She is strict but caring and serves as a mother figure to Scout and Jem.

Question 5

Charles Harris

Answer 5

“Dill”: A imaginative and adventurous boy who visits Maycomb in the summer. He becomes close friends with Scout and Jem and shares their fascination with Boo Radley.

Question 6

Arthur Radley

Answer 6

“Boo”: A reclusive neighbor who becomes the subject of the children’s curiosity and fear. He is rumored to be a monster, but his true nature is slowly revealed.

Question 7

Miss Maudie Atkinson

Answer 7

A kind and open-minded neighbor who befriends Scout and provides insight into the Radley family.

Question 8

Walter Cunningham

Answer 8

A poor but proud classmate of Scout’s. His family represents the struggles of the rural poor in Maycomb.

Question 9

Burris Ewell

Answer 9

A rude and unkempt boy from the Ewell family, who are known for their poverty and lack of respect for societal norms.

Question 10

Miss Caroline Fisher

Answer 10

Scout’s inexperienced and somewhat naive teacher, who struggles to understand the social dynamics of Maycomb.

Question 11

Nathan Radley

Answer 11

Boo’s brother, who fills in the knothole with cement to stop the children’s interactions with Boo

Question 12

Francis Hancock

Answer 12

Scout’s cousin, Alexandra’s grandson, who taunts her about Atticus defending Tom Robinson

Question 13

Tim Johnson

Answer 13

The rabid dog that Atticus shoots to protect the town

Question 14

Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose

Answer 14

An elderly, ill woman who lives near the Finch family. She has a strong-willed personality and plays a pivotal role in teaching Jem a lesson about bravery and overcoming personal struggles

Question 15

Jack Finch

Answer 15

Atticus’s younger brother, a doctor (youngest)

Question 16

Alexandra Finch

Answer 16

Atticus’s younger sister (middle child)

Question 17

Jimmy

Answer 17

Alexandra’s husband

Question 18

Bob Ewell

Answer 18

The father of Mayella Ewell, a racist and abusive man who is a central antagonist in the story

Question 19

Mayella Ewell

Question 20

Dolphus Raymond

Question 21

Mr. Underwood

Question 22

Reverend Sykes

Question 23

Link Deas

Question 24

Miss Stephanie Crawford

Question 25

Judge Taylor

Question 26

Mr. Gilmer

Question 27

Mr. Avery

Question 28

Heck Tate